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Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly

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A wooden deck with three Adirondack chairs facing a beach.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a blue table, and teal chairs.
A room with a television mounted on the wall displaying a scenic landscape, a small wicker side table with a decorative item, and a wooden ladder leaning against the wall.
A spacious living area with a sofa, ottoman, and a dining area with a view.
A beachfront property with multiple structures, including a main house with a balcony and a separate building with a porch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crystal Beach

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Waterpark access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Gilchrist, TX
  • Place, Crystal Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Gilchrist Beach
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, High Island Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 Full over Full Bunks

2 Single Bunk Beds

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

King with En Suite

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master 1 En Suite

Toilet · Shower only

Master 2 with En Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Port Bolivar

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in Crystal Beach, a neighbourhood in Port Bolivar. Crystal Beach and Gilchrist Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Hooks Woods Bird Sanctuary and Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary. With fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Gilchrist, TX

What's nearby

  • Crystal Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Gilchrist Beach - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • High Island Beach - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Smith Oaks Bird Sanctuary - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Port Bolivar Beaches - 36 min drive - 35.3 km

Getting around

  • Houston, TX (EFD-Ellington Field) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fanta Sea BBQ & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Restaurant & Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jayla’s Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Beach Dreams - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Stingaree Crystal Beach - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Modern Beachfront w/ EV Charger & Pet Friendly located?

Nestled on the beach, this Crystal Beach holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal Beach, Gilchrist Beach and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. High Island Beach and Stingaree Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect other than the left not working. It was a great home and a great little beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review of The Magnificent Starfish. I’m glad the home and the beach worked well for you. I’m sorry the left wasn’t working — we’ll follow up with our maintenance team and the owner to get that fixed. We appreciate the 4‑star rating and hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property right on the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2026
Thank you for choosing to stay with us and for the 5‑star review! We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful property right on the beach and hope to welcome you back on your next visit.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Wonderful stay

Lovely place right on the ocean was awesome!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation House

This place was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend staying here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in a very nice location. The views from the deck really made the property a excellent pick. Having all the cover space under the beach house for parking and for sitting was enjoyable. The only thing that was not good is the lift was not working. It made it hard to carry all the supplies for my daughters handicap child up the stairs hard. Really liked having enough room to park and not being crowed. My family had a great 4th of July there. The fireworks could not have been any better. Even though the lift did not work I would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
Thank you for the 5‑star review! Glad The Magnificent Starfish’s location and deck views made it an excellent pick. Sorry the lift wasn’t working — we know that made things harder and will have maintenance check and repair it. Happy your family enjoyed the 4th of July and the fireworks. We’d love to host you again. — Bolivar Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to say

this house was right on the beach and was very clean. we enjoyed our stay and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Beach View & Beach House

What a beautiful beach house! Plenty of room, kitchen had everything we needed & direct beach access! Will definitely stay here again next year!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family. Direct access to the beach. House was clean and spacious. We will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and great house!

Loved staying at this property! Everything was clean, house was in a great location, and the propane grill was an added bonus. Walk out your backyard and you are on the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Property was amazing, great location and great accommodations. Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great cabin, wonderful location and full of amenities. Very clean and plenty of space to move around. The deck and underneath area were awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Relaxing Time

This was a great place to get away and relax. Loved the house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach house

The property is beautiful and in a good location. It is not in the middle of Crystal beach which is nice we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Work Retreat

This house was excellent! The kitchen is perfect for cooking and well stocked with equipment. The beach was nice, especially at low tide.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jun 2024
Thank you for your kind words and so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Peaceful retreat

We couldn't be happier w the location of the house. The beach was very mellow ,and exactly what we needed . The house was beautiful and very accommodating! We would definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beach front fun

Lovely home, right on the beach. Amazing view. Quiet neighbors Kitchen had everything we needed Really an amazing place
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great place! Very clean which is no easy feat on the beach. All that you could ask for!! Will definitely stay here again. I will add, the VRBO service fees did seem high.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful beachfront home

Lovely home! It was clean and spacious. And being a few feet from the water was perfect!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful and relaxing!

We came for a slow down, hang out girls weekend and got just that!! The house was perfect! Plenty of space for all 6 of us, the elevator to haul your stuff up was amazing and the kitchen had everything we needed and more! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Mar 2024
Holly I’m so glad you liked our Magnificent Starfish! Now that you’ve found your beach getaway, tell all your friends! Safe Travels! Bolivar Vacations
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Location!

The house was only a few steps to the beach. The elevator made it easy to transfer items to and from the house. Very spacious outdoor deck that was large enough for our entire family.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

☆☆☆☆

Great house and great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

“Magnificent” was magnificent

Thoroughly enjoyed my family's Memorial Day weekend vacation at Bolivar peninsula and especially at the Magnificent Starfish. We'll be back for sure!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot

This was the perfect house for our family. Three bedroom and three full bath. Very spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful Home on the Beach!

We felt so at home. It was comfortable, it was clean. It was beautifully equipped, and felt so good to be there. The Magnificent Starfish was just a few feet from the beach; we were constantly saying, "we couldn't imagine being anywhere else!"
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